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Arkansas Cities Back Anti-Discrimination Measures Despite New Law

Most Arkansas municipalities that have adopted broader anti-discrimination protections for gays and lesbians say they’ll keep enforcing the measures despite a new law taking effect this week intended to prohibit such ordinances. Little Rock, Hot Springs and Pulaski County officials …

Little Rock Police: Cars Stolen While Warming Up

Little Rock, Ark. police say a number of people have reported cars being stolen after they were started and left to warm up in cold weather. Police Lt. Scott Timmons told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that some cars were stashed at …

Stolen Statues Now Returned to Little Rock Park

Little Rock, Ark., authorities say three stolen sculptures worth nearly $30,000 have been returned. The city’s Parks and Recreation director says a couple found the artwork in the morning on Aug. 31 at the Riverfront Park sculpture garden where they …

Metal Sculptures Worth $30K Stolen from Little Rock Park

Little Rock, Ark., authorities say three sculptures worth $30,000 have been stolen from Riverfront Park. The city’s Parks and Recreation director says he believes the statues were taken at night on Aug. 28. They’re made of bronze with copper detail …

Arkansas Tornado Was EF4

National Weather Service officials said that a weekend tornado that killed 15 people as it ripped through Little Rock’s suburbs was just shy of being rated Arkansas’ first top-of-the-scale storm in 85 years. A survey team said that, based on …

Little Rock, Arkansas Police Work 124 Accidents on Slick Roads

Little Rock, Ark., police say they’ve worked 124 vehicle accidents since wintry weather hit the state on Dec. 6. The police department says 60 accidents involved damages of more than $1,000, while 64 accidents had damages estimated at less than …

India-Based Company Fined $77K for Amputation Hazards at Arkansas Plant

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Welspun Tubular LLC in Little Rock, Ark., for two safety and health violations for exposing workers to possible amputation hazards at its Little Rock facility. The proposed penalty …

USG Expands Workers’ Comp Division in Little Rock, Arkansas

USG Insurance Services Inc., a national wholesaler and MGA, announced the expansion of Allied American Underwriters (AAU) operations with the addition of Nathan Jackson as a new associate producer/broker specializing in workers’ compensation. He is located in Little Rock, Ark. …

Pipe Company Suing Liberty Mutual Insurance over 2012 Arkansas Fire

A fire that broke out at Welspun Pipes Inc.’s Little Rock, Ark., facility last year could cost the plant $14.5 million. That’s according to a lawsuit filed by Welspun and Welspun Tubular LLC against its insurance company, Liberty Mutual Fire …

Murphy, Smith Join Aon Risk Solutions in Little Rock

Aon Risk Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon plc, has added Liam Murphy and Adam Smith in its Little Rock, Ark. office. Murphy will serve as senior vice president and member of the executive committee for Aon’s national …